Commercial Litigation Associate

Fox Rothschild; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Rothschild in Kansas City seeks an experienced associate to support a broad general commercial litigation practice. The role involves meaningful client interaction and handling matters across contracts, workplace policy, IP disputes, and real estate, with responsibility for demand letters, discovery, case development, depositions, and motions.

Hands-on experience with depositions, including expert depositions, and drafting and arguing motions is required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with demand letters and discovery.
• Experience in real-time case strategy and deposition practice.
• Experience drafting and arguing motions; large firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients on sophisticated commercial litigation matters.
• Develop case strategy and manage discovery and depositions.
• Assist with motions and briefing in various commercial litigation areas.

Skills

Demand letters

Discovery

Case development

Depositions

Motions

Trial experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Overview

• The role offers meaningful client interaction and substantial responsibility on sophisticated matters within a general commercial litigation practice.
• Experience is required across a range of general commercial litigation areas, including contracts, workplace policy and litigation, intellectual property disputes, commercial disputes, construction matters, real estate, insurance matters, food manufacturing, aviation, and surety.
• Candidates must have hands‑on experience with demand letters, discovery, case development, real‑time case strategy, taking and defending depositions (including expert depositions), and drafting and arguing motions.
• Trial experience is considered a plus, but is not required for the position.
• Large law firm experience is strongly preferred.